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Welcome to Crystalfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 726
  • Children: 14.46% (105)
  • Elderly: 22.73% (165)

Racial Breakdown

  • 636 half-elf (87.6%)
  • 59 elf (8.1%)
  • 22 dwarf (3%)
  • 9 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 94 Residences

Summary [-]

Crystalfield is a village in the Donman Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile village is nominally populated (1,300/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Crystalfield has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Crystalfield sees a single star overhead: Sij, an average brown star. Crystalfield also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing supernova that has been around for decades and an imposing nebula that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid marble embankment that is 17 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.02 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Crystalfield; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, and middleclass.

Government [-]

Crystalfield is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Crystalfield are often seen as equitable and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Crystalfield in the region is improving due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Crystalfield is ruled by Governor Faldor Opalfoot. The Governor has been in power for many years and is feared by the people. There is secret opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.24% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Crystalfield has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 105 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 43 (6%). Of the active duty military, 4 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and solid embankment, Crystalfield is moderately fortified. Crystalfield fighters are hated for their use of harpoons in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Crystalfield is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Crystalfield is known for the following resources:

  • Bountiful peat swamps that are feared by townspeople. Don Blackell said one might dig up bags of copper in a well.
  • Rubber trees that are feared by locals. One might dig up a chest containing emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Unlimited woodpecker descents that are frequented by kittens.
  • A haunted castle inhabited by poisonous bees that are visited frequently by magic users. The locals speak of bags of monkey wrenches in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a hag haunted the fields when the wind blows from the east and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that the hag will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Done's Ring, a special ring with the knack to answer any question. It was last seen years ago.
  • Long, long ago, a witch roamed the world. Some say that the witch will ask for your help, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • In olden times, a Pooka stalked the countryside every six years. People say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • In the days of yore, an old man stalked the streets before dawn and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Crystalfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bely Heatherbottle has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Draburg Moksnapper if intrigued.
  • Needed: Druid seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Aestai Goldwatch.
  • Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kot Giantbone for more details.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare mephits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Davry VanStangton.
  • Help Wanted: Missing shoe. We suspect lizards are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Experienced professionals only. Contact Kerm Ironwiser for more details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Rxezn Dreadhost.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Loag Crystalneck.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ruguk Darkrot.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'herssen seh Yeral.

People [-]

The people in Crystalfield accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alaartthil Lightgale is a female elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled mercer. She appears violent.
  • Durbor Slatebarrel is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent roofer. She appears worrying.
  • Balnir Brandyfounder is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled bowyer. He appears violent.
  • Falgan Clayboot is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned sheriff. She appears skeptical.
  • Yorond Opalsword is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled illuminator. He appears violent.
  • Illenaen Leafrisen is a male elf who is known in the city as being a renowned alchemist. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Done Blackore is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled woodseller. He appears conspirational.
  • Fillanava Melithrunner is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent smith. He appears territorial.
  • Illanaen Longdew is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted bookbinder. He appears gluttonous.
  • Brorun Crystalgrieve is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent navigator. She appears skeptical.
  • Elaartiyn Wolfwind is a female elf who is known in the city as being a renowned professor. She appears gambling.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Porg, a nervous male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Daney Corick, a smug male human. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Davey Jackcombe, an apologetic female half-elf. She is a rogue who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Ulbor Leadstomach, a gluttonous female deep dwarf. She is a fighter who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Ghak Rocknut, a quiet female ogre. She is a warrior who is doing something amazing.
  • Gozzer, a sick male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Crystalfield:

  • The Crossed Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Frosted Clowns Shop [+]
  • The Robber Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Nomadic Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Elven Mead Money Lenders [+]
  • The Mangy Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Maiden Mill [+]
  • The Wistful Virgin Shop [+]
  • The Flabby Wine . [+]
  • The Playful Dwarf Hostel [+]
  • The Wobbly Crate Hostel [+]